[ UPDATE: The new 2007 Ford Ranger TDCi has been launched. Click here for more details. ]
Motor Trader has spyshots of the new Ford Ranger in Ford Malaysia’s holding bays at it’s plant in Shah Alam. This means the new Ford Ranger will be launched here soon to replace the current aging model that used to be the king of pick-up trucks in Malaysia, until the Japanese took over with the Mitsubishi Storm and later the Nissan Frontier.
As with most of the pick-up truck offerings here other than the Isuzu D-MAX, the variant offered here would most likely be the 2.5 litre turbodiesel. The DuraTORQ 2.5 litre DOHC turbodiesel uses a Variable Geometry Turbocharger with an intercooler, and common rail injection. Based on the Philippines specs, it makes 143hp at 3,500rpm and 330Nm of torque from 1,800rpm. The current pick-up horsepower king in Malaysia is the Mitsubishi Triton with a 136hp and 314Nm torque engine.
The gearbox options are either a 5-speed auto or a 5-speed manual, and if offered here should give it an edge over all the other pick-ups as it would be the only pick-up with a 5-speed auto, with the others only offering 4-speed units.
Check out the related post below for more details on the Thailand-spec new Ford Ranger. You can have a look at the new interior, which is refreshingly truck-like in a sea of pick-up trucks that try to sport car-like interiors. I believe a truck should be all truck – mean and macho!
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Looks good!!
Not a drastic change on the outlook
yupp… tritons and hilux are for pretty boys… ranger and frontier are for real men… no?
do they offer this in 4X2? cheaper to run on normal roads
This will put an end to Triton's claim of being the most powerful truck in Malaysia. And Ford will have the crown till TCM brings in the new Frontier.
Exterior looks so-so, interior very down to business though.
there bringing this ranger a tad too late.its been in thailand last year oredy! but ok, still can compete with other makes……
we are getting the usual rear door based on the above shot, where as Thais with suicide door…
Looks macho! but don't know how large if it compared to current Hulix or the Triton…
As a former Ranger Hurricane 4X4 owner,I really welcome this one…hopefully to see them on Sarawaks' road pretty soon..!!!
Looks tough, but not as tough as Hilux SR Turbo..Ford Ranger in Sarawak is not that popular..Hilux (previous model than Hilux Vigo) is unbreakable..Just look at Jeremy Clarkson video..The new model is some what more softer than the older version..The most important thing when choosing the right 4X4 vehicles is the rigidity of the vehicle..Hilux, in Sarawak is known for this aspect..There are commonly used in offroad conditions such as in the logging road by the 'tauke' and the contractor..Other vehicles will not last long…
advise from the many pick up driver.. is triton good?
The 5-speed auto is certainly a welcome change.
I believe the new Ranger would be a good sell too.
Cheers!
triton is good,it got furureistic shape n great engine.and is tough too.by the way manual 4 pickups is certainly better than auto.
further advise.. get triton? or wait for new ranger?
get the triton.it gets my line of approval……..
Pickup truck should always be a pickup truck in terms of performance and exterior/interior design, and not trying to look like a saloon or sports car.
style + power + performance = bold & tough Ford Ranger!!!!
aye aye.. stuck in the middle… by the Ranger does give the farmer look… american farmer that is… oh well.. i will just wait till its release before decision is made…any idea when will it be release? 3rd quarter? 4th quarter?
IMHO, Hilux should be tougher than other makes… its had more robust engine, drivetrain and suspension setup… but for normal city drive, you can pick any likes you want… but when comes to jungle, rainforest, rivers, swamps, snow, dessert, sand dunes…. a Hilux should able to survive… under extreme conditions
Frontier(or the new Navara) would be my 2nd choice, Triton and Ranger 3rd tier…